ENAM12005 - Thermal Energy Plant

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General Information

Unit Synopsis

This unit introduces students to the analysis of thermal energy plant using basic principles of thermodynamics. They will be able to use standard thermodynamics tables and solve basic problems relating to flow and non-flow processes; apply the laws of thermodynamics and energy equations to basic energy plant problems; and analyse heat engine and refrigeration cycles. Students are required to communicate effectively regarding technical aspects of thermodynamics, prepare technical and laboratory reports, clearly document technical procedures problem solutions, and evaluate uncertainties and the results of their work. They are required to develop a capacity to work and communicate ethically and professionally, as individuals and in teams, to investigate and solve problems and present solutions professionally. A compulsory residential school is provided to promote development of unit learning outcomes.

Details

Level Undergraduate
Unit Level 2
Credit Points 6
Student Contribution Band SCA Band 2
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load 0.125
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Prerequisites: [ENAG11002 Energy and Electricity or ENTA11005 Engineering Science] and MATH11160

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

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Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task Weighting
1. Written Assessment 35%
2. Written Assessment 35%
3. On-campus Activity 25%
4. Presentation 5%

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%).

Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades

Past Exams

Previous Feedback

No previous feedback available

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Source: SUTE and cass discussion
Feedback:
 The weekly quizzes provided an excellent way to support the week's study, self-check progress, and understanding.

Recommendation:
 This practice should be continued.

Action Taken:
 This practice was continued.
Source: Residentail school discussion
Feedback:
 Face-to-face residential school was beneficial and provided an understanding of how the different concepts are applied in the real world.

Recommendation:
 This practice should be continued.

Action Taken:
 This practice was continued.
Unit Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  1. Use tables of properties for fluids and explain and solve basic problems relating to flow and non-flow process.
  2. Apply the first law of thermodynamics, second law of thermodynamics and other energy equations to basic problems in thermodynamics.
  3. Analyse typical heat engine cycles and refrigeration cycles.
  4. Prepare technical and laboratory reports with evidence of thorough evaluation of experimental uncertainties and results obtained.
  5. Communicate professionally and provide evidence of personal reflection on, and critical assessment of, team contributions and professional development.
  6. Solve problems and record and communicate clearly and professionally the approach used to solve problems and the reasons for adopting such approaches to problems.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
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Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
• Introductory Level
• Intermediate Level
• Graduate Level
Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
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3 - Critical Thinking • • • • • •
4 - Information Literacy • • • • • •
5 - Team Work • • • • • •
6 - Information Technology Competence • • • • • •
8 - Ethical practice • • • • • •
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
• Introductory Level
• Intermediate Level
• Graduate Level
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